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Laportea macrostachya (1 Page of 5) The Laportea macrostachya plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Urticaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Laportea macrostachya Family: Urticaceae Author: (Maxim.)Ohwi. Known Hazards: The leaves have stinging hairs, much like stinging nettles to which they are related. Mature Height: 0.75 Mature Width: Habitat: Woods in mountains, N. Japan[58].
General Uses: A fibre obtained from the stem is used for making nets, cordage etc[46, 61, 159]. It is up to 50 times stronger than cotton[123].
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